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The Bastard Kings and their families

This is series of posts are complementary to this historical parallels post from the JON SNOW FORTNIGHT EVENT, and it's purpouse to discover the lives of medieval bastard kings, and the following posts are meant to collect portraits of those kings and their close relatives.

In many cases it's difficult to find contemporary art of their period, so some of the portrayals are subsequent.

1) Ramiro I of Aragon (1006/7- 1063), son of Sancho III of Pamplona and Sancha de Aybar; with his son Sancho I of Aragon & V of Pamplona (1043-1094)

2) His wife, Ermesinda of Foix (1015 - 1049), mother of Sancho I of Aragon. Daughter of Bernard Roger de Foix and his wife Garsenda de Bigorra; and Sancha of Aragon (1045-1097), daughter of Ramiro I and Ermesinda

3) His father, Sancho III of Pamplona (992/96-1035), son of García II of Pamplona and Jimena Fernández

4) His brother, García III of Pamplona (1012-1054), son of Sancho III of Pamplona and his wife Muniadona of Castile

5) His nephew, Sancho IV of Pamplona (1039- 1076), son of García III of Pamplona and his wife Placencia of Normandy

6) His brother, Ferdinand I of Leon (1016- 1065), son of Sancho III of Pamplona and his wife Muniadona of Castile

7) His niece, Urraca of Zamora (1033-1101), daughter of Ferdinand I of Leon and Sancha of Leon

8) His niece, Elvira of Toro (1038-1099), daughter of Ferdinand I of Leon and Sancha of Leon

9) Sancho II of Castile (1038/1039-1072), son of Ferdinand I of Leon and Sancha of Leon

10) Alfonso VI of Leon (1040/1041-1109), son of Ferdinand I of Leon and Sancha of Leon

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ISABEL TVE 2x06

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In no particular order:

Oberyn Martell (Game of Thrones) - it was how I „fell in love” with Pedro Pascal, the character swept me off my feet with his charisma, it’s a shame he didn’t last

Kay Adams Corleone (The Godfather) - goes without saying, I would totally marry her, she’s misunderstood and underrated, a fascinating and complex female character, also gorgeous (I don’t care what anyone says)

Ferdinand II of Aragon (Isabel TVE) - in general one of my favorite controversial historical figures to study, could be a real asshole though, well, he was a real person, but this version of him is fictionalized, it was great and the actor is hot

Katherine of Aragon (The Tudors) - she’s the best KoA I’ve ever seen, she made me fall for that historical woman and made her one of my first favorite historical figures, Katherine herself really deserves a kiss (the actress was one of my first girl crushes, she’s stunning, the only actress that actually made me try to watch all the productions she was in, I was so starved of her performance)

Beatriz Pinzón Solano (Yo soy Betty, la fea) - one of my favorite fictional female characters, I identify with her struggles a lot, she’s sweet, naive, intelligent, but also morally grey, she really deserves a kiss, she deserves to be loved after everything she went through

Isabella I of Castile (Isabel TVE) - one of my favorite controversial historical figures to read about, she was really fierce and also cute in the show, she’s hot

Armando Mendoza (Yo soy Betty, la fea) - he could be a total asshole, but he was good at heart, his transformation was impressive, the most interesting and compelling character on the show

Joel Miller (The Last of Us) - another morally grey character, a tragic one; also, you can tell I would really like to kiss Pedro Pascal lol

Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones) - she went through some real shit and the writers destroyed her

Michael Corleone (The Godfather) - he was an asshole (but pretty much all the characters mentioned above were one way or another), I prefer Kay, but I’m not going to pretend that I’m not attracted to him, he’s certainly a complex and fascinating character, and a tragic one as well, I would give him an angry kiss for sure

✨funtime✨ 5 fictional characters I'd kiss💋

Redoing this because i feel really yucky and Bleh lately-_- .. and i knoww it's kinda stupid but also kinda fun;-)

hey you:-) anyone who might sees this: feel free to do this yourself!! - originally I should tag people , but I feel awkward to do that- let's do it for some lighthearted content during such.. stressful times! You can choose Top 5 or 10 Characters you'd kiss 😘 (ps feel free to tag me in the cment section if you do it, I'm a curious being😅)

So

My list of Top 5 character I'd (currently) kiss* . I've choose from tv shows+movies for presentability;)

---note:* in any way, for various reasons;) not in particular order just how they came to mind - it's kinda random 😅 I haven't watched anything in long years 🤕 so this is basically a nostalgy ride--

"Joe" /Death ( Meet Joe Black)

(note: Death seen here enjoying peanut butter for the first time:D - btw it's a classic!90s movie if you're not familiar)

Thorin Oakshield (The Hobbit movies)

- he is..an intense, hotheaded idiot!😒❤️

Gwaine (Merlin BBC) he's a flirt😛 A carefree, cheekie "bastard" with a noble heart:-) and L'Oreal hair✨ (btw becomes later a knight 😎🗡️)

Henry Tilney ( Northanger Abbey) - "Now I must give you one smirk, then we can be rational again" aka a tragically underrated! Jane Austen lead

Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy vol1)

"I go by many names, Earthian, but I'm sure the one that most know me by is Gamora, the deadliest woman in the whole galaxy." (Note: though she is tough & cool😎 she also pretty caring on the inside)

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Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro (1857-1929) "Tragedy of Inês de Castro" (1901-1904) Realism Located in the Museu Militar de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal Inês de Castro (1325-1355) was a Galician noblewoman and courtier, best known as lover and posthumously-recognized wife of King Peter I of Portugal. The dramatic circumstances of her relationship with Peter (at the time Prince of Portugal), which was forbidden by his father King Afonso IV, her murder on the orders of Afonso--she was decapitated in front of one of her young children—Peter's bloody revenge on her killers—he captured two of them and publicly executed them by ripping their hearts out, claiming they didn't have one after pulverizing his own heart—and the legend of the coronation of her exhumed corpse by Peter, have made Inês de Castro a frequent subject of art, music, and drama through the ages.

Inês and Peter also had several children, whom he would legitimize after her death. Afonso, died shortly after birth. John, Duke of Valencia de Campos, claimant to the throne during the 1383–85 Crisis. Denis, Lord of Cifuentes, claimant to the throne during the 1383–1385 Crisis. And Beatrice, who married Sancho Alfonso, 1st Count of Alburquerque, the great-grandmother of Ferdinand II of Aragon and thereby an ancestor of all Spanish monarchs.

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9 People I’d Like To Know Better

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Last song: Poison - Alice Cooper

Favourite colour: Ughhhh. So many. Black. Gold. Dark red. White. Grey. Dark green. Turquoise...

Currently watching: Untameable (Cristo y Rey originally and let me tell you they had no business making Juan Carlos I that hot. WHY. WHY. I WANT TO FALL INTO A PIT AND DIE) and re-watching Isabel because it's just too good. Simping for Fernando of Aragon hours yet again. I don't make the rules. Rodolfo Sancho is way too attractive in that role.

Last movie/tv show: The Marsh King's Daughter.

Spicy/savoury/sweet: Savoury, hands down.

Relationship status: Single and ready not to mingle.

Current obsession: Raphael from Baldur's Gate 3 and Grand Moff Tarkin.

Last thing you googled: Gelugon for fic writing reasons.

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Sos del Rey Católico is one of the best preserved walled towns in Spain.

Sos del Rey Católico is a historic town and municipality in the Cinco Villas comarca, province of Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain.

Located on rocky and elevated terrain, this important border town served well as a stronghold from the year 907 when it was reclaimed by Sancho I of Pamplona.

It was incorporated in 1044 by Ramiro I into the Kingdom of Aragon.

In the year 1452, during the Navarrese Civil War, Queen Juana Enríquez de Córdoba moved to the town, then called "Sos". There she gave birth to the infante Ferdinand on March 10, 1452, who later became Ferdinand II of Aragon, one of the Catholic Monarchs. His birth added "del Rey Católico" to the name of the town, which translates as "of the Catholic King".

In 1711 it was named as the capital of the Cinco Villas

The exceptional preservation of the historic center makes a stroll around this town becomes a journey into the past highlighting the city walls, churches, Plaza de la Villa and the Palacio de los Sada, where Ferdinand was born in 1452.

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Queens and Princesses of the Spanish Kingdoms: Ages at First Marriage

I have only included women whose birth dates and dates of marriage are known within at least 1-2 years, therefore, this is not a comprehensive list. This data set ends with the transition to Habsburg-controlled Spain.

Sancha, wife of King Fernando I of Léon; age 14 when she married Fernando in 1032 CE

Ermesinda of Bigorre, wife of King Ramiro I of Aragon; age 21 when she married Ramiro in 1036 CE

Sancha, daughter of King Ramiro I of Aragon; age 18 when she married Count Ermengol III of Urgell in 1063 CE

Constance of Burgundy, wife of King Alfonso VI of Léon & Castile; age 19 when she married Count Hugh II of Chalon in 1065 CE

Felicia of Roucy, wife of King Sancho of Aragon; age 16 when she married Sancho in 1076 CE

Agnes of Aquitaine, wife of King Pedro I of Aragon; age 14 when she married Pedro in 1086 CE

Teresa, daughter of King Alfonso VI of Léon & Castile; age 13 when she married Count Henri of Burgundy in 1093 CE

Elvira, daughter of King Alfonso VI of Léon & Castile; age 15 when she married Count Raymond IV of Toulouse in 1094 CE

Bertha, wife of King Pedro I of Aragon; age 22 when she married Pedro in 1097 CE

Elvira, daughter of King Alfonso VI of Léon & Castile; age 17 when she married King Ruggero II of Sicily in 1117 CE

Berenguela of Barcelona, wife of King Alfonso VII of Léon & Castile; age 12 when she married Alfonso in 1128 CE

Urraca, daughter of King Alfonso VII of Léon; age 11 when she married King Garcia Ramirez of Navarre in 1144 CE

Petronilla, daughter of King Ramiro II of Aragon; age 14 when she married Count Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona in 1150 CE

Richeza of Poland, wife of King Alfonso VII of Léon & Castile; age 12 when she married Alfonso in 1152 CE

Sancha, daughter of King Alfonso VII of Léon & Castile; age 14 when she married King Sancho VI of Navarre in 1153 CE

Constanza, daughter of King Alfonso VII of Léon & Castile; age 16 when she married King Louis VII of France in 1154 CE

Urraca of Portugal, wife of King Fernando II of Léon; age 17 when she married Fernando in 1165 CE

Eleanor of England, wife of King Alfonso VIII of Castile; age 9 when she married Alfonso in 1170 CE

Sancha of Castile, wife of King Alfonso II of Aragon; age 20 when she married Alfonso in 1174 CE

Dulce, daughter of Queen Petronilla of Aragon; age 14 when she married King Sancho I of Portugal in 1174 CE

Berenguela, daughter of King Alfonso VIII of Castile; age 7 when she married Duke Conrad II of Swabia in 1187 CE

Marie of Montpellier, wife of King Pedro II of Aragon; age 10 when she married Viscount Raymond Geoffrey II of Marseille in 1192 CE

Garsenda of Foralquier, wife of Prince Alfonso II of Aragon; age 13 when she married Alfonso in 1193 CE

Constance of Toulouse, wife King Sancho VII of Navarre; age 15 when she married Sancho in 1195 CE

Constanza, daughter of King Alfonso II of Aragon; age 19 when she married King Emeric of Hungary in 1198 CE

Blanca of Castile, daughter of King Alfonso VIII of Castile; age 12 when she married King Louis VIII of France in 1200 CE

Eleonora, daughter of King Alfonso II of Aragon; age 22 when she married Count Raymond VI of Toulouse in 1204 CE

Urraca, daughter of King Alfonso VIII of Castile; age 19 when she married King Afonso II of Portugal in 1206 CE

Mafalda of Portugal, wife of King Enrique I of Castile; age 20 when she married Enrique in 1215 CE

Sancha, daughter of King Alfonso II of Aragon; age 25 when she married Count Raymond VII of Toulouse in 1211 CE

Elisabeth of Swabia, wife of King Fernando III of Castile; age 14 when she married Fernando in 1219 CE

Eleonora of Castile, wife of King Jaime I of Aragon; age 19 when she married Jaime in 1221 CE

Berenguela, daughter of King Alfonso IX of Léon; age 20 when she married Emperor Jean I of Brienne in 1224 CE

Marguerite of Bourbon, wife of King Teobaldo I of Navarre; age 15 when she married Teobaldo in 1232 CE

Yolanda of Hungary, wife of King Jaime I of Aragon; age 20 when she married Jaime in 1235 CE

Joan of Dammartin, wife of King Fernando III of Castile; age 17 when she married Fernando in 1237 CE

Yolanda, daughter of King Jaime I of Aragon; age 13 when she married King Alfonso X of Castile in 1249 CE

Isabelle of France, wife of King Teobaldo II of Navarre; age 14 when she married Teobaldo in 1255 CE

Kristina of Norway, wife of Prince Felipe of Castile; age 24 when she married Felipe in 1258 CE

Beatriz, daughter of King Teobaldo I of Navarre; age 16 when she married Duke Hugues IV of Burgundy in 1258 CE

Constanza, daughter of King Jaime I of Aragon; age 21 when she married Prince Manuel of Castile in 1260 CE

Constanza of Sicily, wife of King Pedro III of Aragon; age 13 when she married Pedro in 1262 CE

Isabel, daughter of King Jaime I of Aragon; age 14 when she married King Louis IX of France in 1262 CE

Beatrice of Savoy, wife of Prince Manuel of Castile; age 18 when she married Pierre of Chalon in 1268 CE

Blanche of France, wife of Prince Fernando of Castile; age 16 when she married Fernando in 1269 CE

Blanche of Artois, wife of King Enrique I of Navarre; age 21 when she married Enrique in 1269 CE

Beatriz, daughter of King Alfonso X of Castile; age 17 when she married Marquis William VII of Montferrat in 1271 CE

Esclaramunda of Foix, wife of King Jaime II of Majorca; age 25 when she married Jaime in 1275 CE

Maria de Molina, wife of King Sancho IV of Castile; age 17 when she married Sancho in 1282 CE

Yolanda, daughter of King Alfonso X of Castile; age 17 when she married Diego Lopez V de Haro in 1282 CE

Juana, daughter of King Enrique I of Navarre; age 11 when she married King Philippe IV of France in 1284 CE

Maria Diaz I de Haro, wife of Prince Juan of Castile; age 17 when she married Juan in 1287 CE

Yolanda, daughter of Prince Manuel of Castile; age 12 when she married Prince Afonso of Portugal in 1287 CE

Isabel, daughter of King Pedro III of Aragon; age 17 when she married King Denis of Portugal in 1288 CE

Isabel of Castile, wife of King Jaime II of Aragon; age 8 when she married Jaime in 1291 CE

Blanche of Anjou, wife of King Jaime II of Aragon; age 15 when she married Jaime in 1295 CE

Yolanda, daughter of King Pedro III of Aragon; age 24 when she married Prince Roberto of Naples in 1297 CE

Constanza of Portugal, wife of King Fernando IV of Castile; age 12 when she married Fernando in 1302 CE

Beatriz, daughter of King Sancho IV of Castile; age 16 when she married King Afonso IV of Portugal in 1309 CE

Maria, daughter of King Jaime II of Aragon; age 12 when she married Prince Pedro of Castile in 1311 CE

Constanza, daughter of King Jaime II of Aragon; age 12 when she married Prince Juan Manuel of Villena in 1312 CE

Teresa d'Entença, wife of King Alfonso IV of Aragon; age 14 when she married Alfonso in 1314 CE

Marie of Lusignan, wife of King Jaime II of Aragon; age 42 when she married Jaime in 1315 CE

Isabel, daughter of King Jaime II of Aragon; age 10 when she married King Frederick I of Germany in 1315 CE

Eleonora of Castile, wife of Prince Jaime of Aragon; age 12 when she married Jaime in 1319 CE

Elisenda of Montcada, wife of King Jaime II of Aragon; age 30 when she married Jaime in 1322 CE

Blanca de La Cerda y Lara, wife of Prince Juan Manuel of Castile; age 10 when she married Juan Manuel in 1327 CE

Constanza, daughter of King Alfonso IV of Aragon; age 18 when she married King Jaime III of Majorca in 1336 CE

Cecilia of Comminges, wife of Prince Jaime of Aragon; age 16 when she married Jaime in 1336 CE

Maria of Navarre, wife of King Pedro IV of Aragon; age 8 when she married Pedro in 1337 CE

Leonor of Portugal, wife of King Pedro IV of Aragon; age 19 when she married Pedro in 1347 CE

Eleonora of Sicily, wife of King Pedro IV of Aragon; age 24 when she married Pedro in 1349 CE

Juana Manuel, daughter of Prince Juan Manuel; age 11 when she married King Enrique of Castile in 1350 CE

Blanche of Bourbon, wife of King Pedro of Castile; age 14 when she married Pedro in 1353 CE

Constanza, daughter of King Pedro IV of Aragon; age 18 when she married King Federico of Sicily in 1361 CE

Maria de Luna, wife of King Martin of Aragon; age 14 when she married Martin in 1372 CE

Juana, daughter of King Pedro IV of Aragon; age 29 when she married Count Juan I of Ampurias in 1373 CE

Marthe of Armagnac, wife of King Juan I of Aragon; age 26 when she married Juan in 1373 CE

Beatriz of Portugal, wife of Prince Sancho of Castile; age 19 when she married Sancho in 1373 CE

Eleonora of Aragon, daughter of King Pedro IV of Aragon; age 17 when she married King Juan I of Castile in 1375 CE

Eleonora, daughter of King Enrique II of Castile; age 12 when she married King Carlos III of Navarre in 1375 CE

Isabel of Portugal, wife of Count Alfonso Enriquez; age 13 when she married Alfonso in 1377 CE

Violant of Bar, wife of King Juan I of Aragon; age 15 when she married Juan in 1380 CE

Beatriz of Portugal, wife of King Juan I of Castile; age 10 when she married Juan in 1383 CE

Juana, daughter of King Juan I of Aragon; age 17 when she married Count Matthieu of Foix in 1392 CE

Eleonora of Albuquerque, wife of King Fernando I of Aragon; age 20 when she married Fernando in 1394 CE

Yolanda, daughter of King Juan of Aragon; age 19 when she married Duke Louis II of Anjou in 1400 CE

Blanca I of Navarre, wife of Prince Martin of Aragon; age 15 when she married Martin in 1402 CE

Juana, daughter of King Carlos III of Navarre; age 20 when she married Count Jean I of Foix in 1402 CE

Beatriz, daughter of King Carlos III of Navarre; age 14 when she married Count James II of La Marche in 1406 CE

Isabel, daughter of King Pedro IV of Aragon; age 31 when she married Count Jaime II of Urgell in 1407 CE

Margarita of Prades, wife of King Martin of Aragon; age 14 when she married Martin in 1409 CE

Maria of Castile, wife of King Alfonso V of Aragon; age 14 when she married Alfonso in 1415 CE

Catalina of Castile, wife of Prince Enrique of Aragon; age 15 when she married Enrique in 1418 CE

Isabel, daughter of King Carlos III of Navarre; age 24 when she married Jean IV of Armagnac in 1419 CE

Maria, daughter of King Fernando I of Aragon; age 17 when she married King Juan II of Castile in 1420 CE

Eleonora, daughter of King Fernando I of Aragon; age 26 when she married King Duarte of Portugal in 1428 CE

Agnes of Cleves, wife of Prince Carlos of Aragon; age 17 when she married Carlos in 1439 CE

Blanca II of Navarre, daughter of King Juan II of Aragon and Queen Blanca I of Navarre; age 18 when she married King Enrique IV of Castile in 1440 CE

Eleonora of Navarre, daughter of King Juan II of Aragon and Queen Blanca 1 of Navarre; age 15 when she married Count Gaston IV of Foix in 1441 CE

Juana Enriquez, wife of King Juan II of Aragon; age 19 when she married Juan in 1444 CE

Isabel of Portugal, wife of King Juan II of Castile; age 19 when she married Juan in 1447 CE

Joana of Portugal, wife of King Enrique IV of Castile; age 16 when she married Enrique in 1455 CE

Isabel I of Castile, wife of King Fernando II of Aragon; age 18 when she married Fernando in 1469 CE

Juana, daughter of King Enrique IV of Castile; age 13 when she married King Afonso V of Portugal in 1475 CE

Juana, daughter of King Juan II of Aragon; age 21 when she married King Fernando I of Naples in 1476 CE

Isabel, daughter of King Fernando II of Aragon; age 20 when she married Prince Afonso of Portugal in 1490 CE

Juana, daughter of King Fernando II of Aragon; age 22 when she married Felipe I of Castile in 1501 CE

Margaret of Austria, wife of Prince Juan of Aragon; age 17 when she married Juan in 1497 CE

Maria, daughter of King Fernando II of Aragon; age 18 when she married King Manuel I of Portugal in 1500 CE

Catalina, daughter of King Fernando II of Aragon; age 15 when she married Prince Arthur of England in 1501 CE

Germaine of Foix, wife of King Fernando II of Aragon; age 18 when she married Fernando in 1506 CE

112 women; average age at first marriage was 16. The eldest bride was 42 years old, and the youngest was 7.

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Berengaria of Navarre: The Resilient Queen Who Defied the Odds

History often remembers the famous rulers and warriors, but there are countless other figures whose lives and legacies have shaped the course of events in ways that are often overlooked. One such individual is Berengaria of Navarre, a queen whose life was marked by resilience, political cunning, and the unfolding drama of royal marriages. Born into the royal family of Navarre, Berengaria's story is a fascinating one, weaving together themes of ambition, romance, and power.

Early Life and Background

Berengaria was born around 1165 in the Kingdom of Navarre, which is situated in the northern part of Spain, near the French border. She was the daughter of King Sancho VI of Navarre and Queen Sancha of Castile, making her a member of two prominent Iberian royal families. The kingdom of Navarre itself was a strategic and powerful region during her childhood, but by the time Berengaria came of age, it faced internal strife and external pressures from neighboring monarchies such as Castile, Aragon, and France.

Berengaria's Marriage to Richard the Lionheart

Perhaps the most famous chapter in Berengaria's life is her marriage to Richard I of England, better known as Richard the Lionheart. Their union was not one born of romance, but of political necessity, with Berengaria’s hand being sought by Richard as part of an alliance between England and Navarre. Richard was involved in the Crusades at the period, particularly the Third Crusade, which sought to retake Jerusalem from Saladin's army.

In 1191, Berengaria traveled from Navarre to meet Richard, who was camped in the Mediterranean. They were married in Cyprus, at the chapel of St. George in Limassol, making Berengaria the Queen consort of England. Despite their marriage, Richard’s attention remained focused on the Crusade, and the couple spent very little time together during the early years of their union.

Interestingly, some historical accounts suggest that the marriage was one of convenience rather than love, as Richard had a strong and loyal connection to his knights and soldiers, and his heart was often far from his bride. Berengaria, too, found herself isolated and estranged in a foreign land, far from her home in Navarre.

Life as Queen Consort

Richard’s focus on the Crusades meant that Berengaria had to take on the duties of a queen consort without the typical royal partnership. After their marriage, Richard quickly left for the battlefield, leaving Berengaria to rule in his absence. However, she was never crowned as England's queen consort in a formal ceremony, a fact that some historians argue may have been a slight against her status.

Despite this, Berengaria demonstrated resilience and intelligence in her role, taking part in various diplomatic and political actions. She worked to maintain stability in Richard’s absence, overseeing the management of his territories and finances and representing England’s interests on the continent. In fact, Berengaria's time in England was more focused on diplomacy than the traditional duties expected of a queen consort, due to her husband's lengthy absences.

After Richard’s Death

Richard I passed away unexpectedly in 1199 from a wound sustained during a siege in France, leaving Berengaria a widow at the age of 34. Despite her royal status, Berengaria's life after Richard's death was marked by uncertainty. She returned to Navarre and lived much of her later years in relative obscurity, far from the English court.

Her marriage had not produced any heirs, and after Richard’s death, Berengaria’s political role diminished significantly. However, she remained an influential figure in Navarre and was known to have lived out her years with dignity and independence. In her later life, Berengaria took on a more religious role, possibly finding solace in religious devotion after the trials of her marriage and widowhood.

Legacy and Influence

Berengaria of Navarre may not have had a long reign or left a trail of historical triumphs like some of her more famous contemporaries, but her story is still one of perseverance and strength. In an era where women often had little agency in the political sphere, Berengaria navigated the complex world of European royalty with grace, diplomacy, and resilience.

Her marriage to Richard the Lionheart, while not the fairytale romance it might seem at first glance, is a testament to her ability to survive and adapt in a world that demanded much from her. Her legacy may not have been one of military conquests or grand achievements, but she played an important role in the dynastic politics of the time. In many ways, she was the silent queen behind the throne, working behind the scenes to protect her husband’s kingdom and legacy.

In the grand tapestry of European royalty, Berengaria of Navarre’s life is a reminder of the complexity of medieval queenship — a life not always lived in the spotlight, but one of quiet strength, loyalty, and determination.

Conclusion

Though history tends to overlook the quieter queens like Berengaria, her story offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges faced by women in medieval monarchies. From her marriage to the charismatic yet distant Richard the Lionheart, to her reign as an isolated consort, Berengaria’s life is one that offers inspiration, highlighting the power of political alliances, the sacrifices of royal life, and the endurance required to navigate the treacherous waters of medieval European courts. Her legacy, while often overshadowed by the more dramatic figures of the era, deserves to be remembered as an emblem of quiet strength and loyalty.

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Day 2: Beatrice of Castile

Beatrice of Castile  (also spelled Beatriz)

Born: 1293

Died: 25 October 1359

Parents: Sancho IV and María de Molina

Infanta of Castile

Queen of Portugal as the wife of Afonso IV ( 7 January 1325 – 28 May 1357)

Children: Maria (1313 – 18 January 1357) - the wife of Alfonso XI of Castile and mother of the future king Peter I of Castile.

Alfonso (1315– 1317) 

Denis (born 12 February 1317) - died a few months after his birth

Peter (8 April 1320 – 18 January 1367) - King of Portugal

Isabel (21 December 1324 – 11 July 1326)

John (23 September 1326 – 21 June 1327)

Eleanor (1328 – 1348) - the wife of Peter IV of Aragon

She was born in Toro, Kingdom of Castile.

On 13 September 1297, the Treaty of Alcañices was signed by her mother, regent at the time, and the King of Portugal. The treaty included marriage clauses to reinforce the peace.

The four year old Beatrice abandoned Castile the same year to move to the Portuguese court where she was raised alongside her future spouse , Infante Afonso, who was 2 years her senior. She was raised in a refined environment, courtesy of her future father-in-law King Denis of Portugal.

Upon her arrival, she was given multiple wedding tokens including properties by the king. After marriage the number of estates increased, her husband gifting her a great number before even ascending the throne. She received even more properties after her son became king.

Before the marriage could take place a papal dispensation was required.

The papal bull was issued in 1301 but the marriage was postponed until Beatrice and Alfonso were of age.

In 1309 the two were married, aged 16 and 18. The marriage was celebrated in Lisbon on 12 September 1309. The marriage was happy and successful, Alfonso did not have a single child out of wedlock. The couple had 7 children, 3 living past infancy.

She played an important role in the affairs of the kingdom, mediated numerous conflicts, founded a hospital and left numerous properties and sums to religious establishments.

She had 7 children, only 3 reaching adulthood.

Beatrice died aged 66 in Lisbon. She is buried in Lisbon Cathedral next to her husband.

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Dulce of Aragon also called Dulce of Barcelona, was Queen of Portugal as the wife of King Sancho I of Portugal.

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Theodoric, King of the Ostrogoths (r 475-526)

Justinian I, Byzantine Emperor (r 527-565)

Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor (r 768-814)

Alfred, King of Wessex (r 871-899)

Alfonso III, King of León, Galicia and Asturias (r 866-910)

Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor (r 936-973)

Vladimir Sviatoslavich, Grand Prince of Kiev (r 980-1015)

Rajaraja I, King of Anuradhapura and Chola Emperor (r 985-1014)

Sancho III, King of Pamplona, Count of Aragon (r 1004-1035)

Cnut, King of Denmark, England and Norway (r 1016-1035)

Roger II, King of Sicily (r 1130-1154)

Valdemar I, King of Denmark (r 1154-1182)

Berengaria, Queen of Castile and Toledo and Queen of León (r 1217)

Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, Prince of Wales (r 1195-1240)

Peter III, King of Aragon and Valencia (r 1276-1285), Count of Barcelona and King of Sicily (r 1282-1285)

Casimir III, King of Poland (r 1333-1370)

Louis I, King of Hungary and Croatia (r 1342-1382) and King of Poland (r 1370-1382)

Sejong, King of Joseon (r 1418-1460)

Ewuare, Oba of Benin (r 1440-1473)

Ivan III, Grand Prince of Moscow (r 1462-1505)

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Isabel (2012-2014), 2×01 Desencuentros II El Ministerio del tiempo (2015-), 1×04 Una negociación a tiempo

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ISABEL TVE 1x09

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Michelle Jenner and Rodolfo Sancho as Isabel de Castilla and Fernando de Aragon in Isabel

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Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon modern aesthetics 

Happy birthday dearest @latristereina!

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♕ Family tree of the Catholic Monarchs ♕

Requested by Anonymous

Some clarifications under the cut:

This is a simplified family tree, so we haven’t included consorts.

Some descendants don’t appear in this graphic because they didn’t appear in either series (as for example, Maria of Aragon had 10 children and here we have only included the two that appeared in Carlos, Rey Emperador).

Isabella of Austria didn’t appear in Carlos, Rey Emperador, so we used an extra of Isabel to make her gif (this girl appears in episode 32).

The building of the background image is the Alcázar of Segovia.